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This past weekend, I flew to Italy to play the role of Lady in the short film CONFESSION written and directed by the up and coming Giacomo Gili. The story follows two very different women: The nun, played by the incredible Bethan Cullinane, and the prostitute, played by myself. They meet through unexpected circumstance and an intimate emotional bond is built between them, thus bringing them closer together and helping them both. Everything about this weekend was amazing; ... Read More >

This last month has been about connection, cognition and creative permission! I went to see my friend and opera diva, Leah Crocetto, sing in Verdi’s Requiem at the Amsterdam Concert Gebouw. We performed previously together in a duet concert at Carnegie Hall, Weill Recital Hall in New York City and it was such a gift to spend time with her, connect and hear her sing live again!I sat in on her rehearsal as the next night I was singing in the Taptoe voor KIKA fundraiser with the ... Read More >

New Year’s started out with a BANG! To be honest, the fireworks in Leiden are a bit scary and exciting at the same time. Despite the scary part, I found myself stepping outside at midnight with my family, friends and neighbours gathering at the bridge, wishing each other Happy New Year and witnessing together the cacophony of sounds, vibrations and colourful lights all around us. Read More >

It's been an interesting year filled with ups and downs, reflection, adventure, travel, "un"expectations, faith, luck and gratitude! We never know where our next gig or adventure is coming from and while we work towards our goals sometimes it feels like no one is saying yes to us. But what we really need to be doing is saying "yes" to ourselves. "Yes", to challenging opportunities where we will grow as individuals and artists. Read More >

It's a small world after all... I bought a world atlas book for my daughter recently on her fourth Birthday. It's meant for her age group but I find it pretty darned cool and truly enjoy sharing adventures of world travel and the idea of future adventures as well. Read More >

I had a "jingling" good time singing with the K&G3 Orchestra at the opening of Leiden's Christmas Market. What a wonderful sparkly night it was! To see greetings and highlights from this memorable night click on the following photo. Read More >